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The Lion's Tale

The student news site of Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

The Lion's Tale

The student news site of Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

The Lion's Tale

Cardo lined with Oct. 7 commemoration exhibit from Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
JDS commemorates the Oct. 7 attacks with individual stories and artwork
Zoe Cohen • October 7, 2026
To commemorate three years since the Oct. 7 Hamas-led massacre, JDS high school students listened to alumna Tess Mendelson (‘21) speak about her
JDS has instituted numerous changes to security this school year.
Protecting the den
September 17, 2026
Students visit the JDS rocketry team stand at the club fair.
Club Culture
Jemma Wallace • September 15, 2026
As Community Time (CT) began on Sep. 9, high school students walked into the club fair excited to sign up for clubs that reflect their interests.
House Bill 661, which establishes May as Jewish American Heritage month as well as January as Muslim American Heritage month, recognizes Jewish Marylanders' contributions to the state.
More than May
May 28, 2026
Ruby sits on stage in full costume in front of a live audience in Olney Theater’s production of “Appropriate.” Photo by Sarah Straub, used with permission
Break a Leg
May 26, 2026
Sami Goldin (front row, second from left) on her study-abroad program in London. Photo from Sami Goldin, used with permission.
Learning in London
May 21, 2026
Signs hang in the media work area at the White House after CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were kicked off the White House grounds by US President Donald Trump, in Washington, DC, US, September 23, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci
Accountability is being banned. Again.
Molly Elbaum • October 6, 2026
Pro/Con: Is college worth the cost?
Pro/Con: Is college worth the cost?
Eden Segal-Geetter and Shira Skolnick Einhorn • September 25, 2026
"Trend away from the trends," image graphic by Lena Lourenco.
The strange power of ordinary things
Eliana Abrams • September 22, 2026
The front of the National American History Museum in DC.
Opinion: Support the Smithsonian
Lindsey Shapiro • September 18, 2026
Editorial passed in an 11-3 vote.
Watching our work
The Lion's Tale • September 16, 2026
Wild Bean Coffee, located on Rockville Pike, opened on Feb. 26.
Seasonal flavors shine at Wild Bean Coffee
Lena Lourenco • September 30, 2026

As the leaves begin to turn and the weather gets chillier, the season for quaint cafes and cozy drinks is finally here. Luckily for the JDS community, only 10 minutes from campus...

New "Dancing with the Stars" couple premieres season 35.
Dance it Out
September 23, 2026
Koala Kreme, located in Rockville Town Square, opened on June 20.
Froyo Fumble
September 16, 2026
In the beginning of the first set, Sophomore Aviva Jacobs leaps up to spike the ball. Throughout the match, Jacobs and other players were able to set up difficult attacks for the Hornets to defend. Spencerville had a difficult time defending the spike since they could not block it near the net.
Girls varsity volleyball defeats Hornets at home
David Federowicz • October 5, 2026

 

Teenage drinking is something prevalent in many adolescents lives. This is a photo illustration, not a real situation.
Pour Decisions
Leora Blumenthal and Jordana Dauber • May 26, 2026

Since the Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire, attitudes within the local Jewish community have shifted
An Elusive Peace
March 23, 2026
The reading recession
The reading recession
October 30, 2025